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David and Renee Millen
David and Renee (with children Christian, Rebekah and Timothy) were the first missionary family to be ‘sent out’ by the newly formed Woodlands Church. They served in Carlow (Republic of Ireland) from 1979 to 1985, and during this time saw a new church birthed (which continues to this day). - During this period God did something else in the hearts of the Millens… They became convinced that there was no community on earth like the local church when it was functioning properly. On returning north in 85, David was appointed as Director of Evangelical Ministries (EM), and under his leadership EM was redirected to become a mission dedicated to helping communities of God’s people (churches) become all God intends them to be. - As well as providing consultancy, resources and training aimed at revitalising the churches they serve, EM also runs two national annual conferences: The Mandate (for men) and Focusfest (for women)- “While we do a lot of varied ministry”, says David, “The driving conviction behind all this remains the same. It can be stated as … “Change the church and you change the world! – Thanks folk, for all your support through the years”
Stephen and Lorna McGowan
Stephen, Lorna and their 3 boys Pete, Paul and Daniel moved to Thailand in the late '80s when Stephen took up the role of Administrator with OMF. Stephen was called to be Pastor of Chaengwattana Community Church in Bangkok, Thailand in 1999 (an International Expatriate Church).
Brian and Hazel Dorman
Brian and Hazel started work in Uganda in 1984 and have run Africare since 1985.
They continue to run Africare, and are now also responsible for ‘Acheru’ (Afaayo Child Health Education and Rehabilitation Unit). Acheru arranges surgery and provides rehabilitation services for disabled children. It also operates a network of rural clinics, with outreach to children, their families and communities. We continue to send medical equipment and supplies to a number of Ugandan hospitals.
(www.acheru.org)
Robin and Joy Scott, Gillian and Judith
Robin left Bible College in 1988 and started working with Prison Fellowship as their Fieldworker. Since 1993 he has been the full time Director with responsibility for the day today running and management of the organization. PF visits all 3 prisons in Northern Ireland and makes contact with all new inmates as they arrive in the prisons. Four weekly Bible studies are concluded in two of the prisons. Families are supported in the outside through requests coming from within the prison. Other activities such as Youth work - Path Finders and Christmas programme give further opportunities to show the love of Christ in a practical way.
Ken and Doris Meldrum
Ken and Doris moved to Belfast in September 1986 to work with Child Evangelism Fellowship. Ken is a member of the Belfast CEF Team and is involved in evangelism among children through the 5-day clubs, good news clubs and summer camps.